THE Ad Hoc Committee to nominate a person for appointment as Public Protector (PP) has called on members of the public and organisations to nominate suitable candidates for appointment of a new PP.
Committee chairman Cyril Xaba said applications will also be accepted, and the call for nominations and applications is open until 7 July 2023.
Public Protector is a state institution supporting constitutional democracy, established in terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution. They have the power to investigate any conduct in state affairs, or in the public administration in any sphere of government, that is alleged or suspected to be improper or to result in any impropriety or prejudice, to report on that conduct and take appropriate remedial action.
Xaba said the PP will be appointed by the president on the recommendation of the National Assembly for a non-renewable term of seven years.
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“The person recommended for appointment as PP must be a South African citizen, who is a fit and proper person to hold such office,” he said.
Xaba said that some of the requirements are that they must be a Judge of a High Court or admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a period of at least 10 years after having been so admitted, practised as an advocate or an attorney.
“Or is qualified to be admitted as an advocate or an attorney and has, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years after having so qualified, lectured in law at a university or has specialised knowledge of or experience, for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, in the administration of justice, public administration or public finance.
“Or the must have for a cumulative period of at least 10 years, been a Member of Parliament,” he said.
Xaba said applications and nominations must contain the full name, address or email address and contact details of the person or organisation making the nomination, a signed acceptance of the nomination by the nominee and a curriculum vitae providing the nominee’s full name, ID number and gender, contact details, including physical address, telephone/cellphone number and email address.
He said relevant previous work experience including relevant dates and organisations concerned and academic qualifications should also be included.
“As part of the selection process, all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to processes, such as suitability screening, reference checks and qualifications verification, and be expected to complete a questionnaire.
“Applications and nominations must reach Committee Secretary, by no later than 7 July 2023 at 4pm,” said Xaba.
